Rory McIlroy controlled the Irish Open for most of the weekend, but when it came to sealing the tournament, he ended up just short.

Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard has chipped in twice as he pipped home favourite Rory McIlroy to win the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffered a second heartbreaking loss of the year.

LONDON: Rory McIlroy (pic) said he had achieved his target for the opening two rounds of the Irish Open by avoiding a repeat of his 2015 showing at...

McIlroy needed an eagle on the 18th to catch Højgaard

Easy strides and smiles accompany birdies and eagles in Newcastle so far for the world number three

Easy strides and smiles accompany birdies and eagles in Newcastle so far for the world number three

Rory McIlroy has produced three late birdies to make the ideal start in his bid to win a second Irish Open trophy.

Rory McIlroy has produced three late birdies to make the ideal start in his bid to win a second Irish Open trophy.

McIlroy looked to have one hand on the trophy but late missed putts cost him dearly